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Jefferson Davis Parish EDC accepts CEO resignation, moves toward charter restructuring
Summary
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Jefferson Davis Parish Economic Development Commission unanimously accepted President/CEO Creed Romano’s resignation, reapproved existing 2025 joint service agreements and discussed a proposed charter that would change board representation and allow employee participation in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System.
The Jefferson Davis Parish Economic Development Commission on Jan. 8 unanimously accepted the resignation of President and CEO Creed Romano and signaled a governance shift as members discussed amending the EDC charter to change board representation.
Chairman Ronnie Petree called the noon meeting at First Guaranty Bank to order. A motion by Judy Petry, secretary/treasurer of the Jefferson Davis Tourist Commission, to accept Romano’s resignation was seconded by Beau Hearod and approved without opposition. The resignation creates an open executive post for the commission to fill in coming weeks.
The board also voted unanimously to reapprove the 2025 Joint Service Agreements that maintain operational relationships among the Jefferson Davis Parish Economic Development…
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